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In pictures: the aftermath of Nairobi’s deadly flash floods
In April, three hours of torrential rain destroyed buildings and killed 12 people in Huruma Estate. The risks are only mounting
Will the US align fossil fuel production with climate goals?
The Obama administration is considering supply-side policies that could transform the climate debate, writes Peter Erickson
Weekly wrap: Flying high on carbon offsets
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As the world hails Paris, Africa’s energy plans are stagnating
Despite bold promises of the UN’s first comprehensive global warming deal, African governments feel their demands for energy equity are being ignored
Green Climate Fund urged to blacklist coal-funding agencies
Export credit agencies are inappropriate partners for the Green Climate Fund, according to a letter signed by 92 NGOs
The Paris Agreement of refrigeration – a bluffer’s guide
Negotiators meet in Kigali next week to agree a global phase-out of HFCs, which could prevent up to 0.5C of global warming
Reaction: Aviation climate deal agreed in Montreal
A visionary approach or a green myth? Industry groups and campaigners give their verdict
UN aviation pact will not be aligned with Paris climate goals
Mention of the 1.5C and 2C global warming thresholds has been stripped from the latest text at Montreal talks
High and dry: South African drought leaves Lesotho parched
Water-rich Lesotho has long lubricated South Africa’s burgeoning population, but when drought struck in 2016, it was the residents of Katse village who suffered
After ratification, cities can deliver the Paris climate deal
Writing in Climate Home, the mayors of Paris, Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro say they are ready and willing to implement the UN’s new climate deal
Australia lags behind as Paris climate deal swings into action
At the first conference of the climate pact in Morocco next month, Australia will be in the laggards’ corner
Paris climate deal to enter into force on 4 November
Tweet from UN climate chief confirms global pact to curb use of oil, gas and coal will become international law by November
Why the new climate math is a declaration of war
Some of the most influential thinkers about climate change have decided that the time for negotiation with fossil fuel companies is over
Qatar set to opt into UN aviation climate pact
Move by Middle Eastern airport hub boosts chances of a global deal to curb airline emissions in Montreal
New Zealand ratifies climate deal amid accounting fraud claims
Climate change minister claims historic gesture puts New Zealand at the top climate table. But questions remain over use of carbon credits
Is the UK about to break G7 fossil fuel subsidy pledge?
Funding gas plants to prevent electricity blackouts goes against a G7 promise to nix polluter handouts, says NGO
Why Trump would doom international climate action
The Donald’s energy vision is a dystopian nightmare, which would increase US emissions and collapse international efforts to combat climate change
Habitat III: what to expect from the UN’s urban summit
It only takes place every 20 years and does not bind participating governments to anything, but Habitat III can help shape greener, cleaner cities
Brazil shifts funds from coal to solar power
Major development bank is prioritising clean energy as economic crisis limits resources